1. Compare and contrast Sir Jeffrey's Amherst's policies towards the Native Americans with Sir William Johnson's. How did the two men differ in their beliefs towards Native Americans?
2. Following General St. Clair's defeat there was a sense of panic amongst American settlers and the government over the success of the Northwest Territory. What do you think Thomas Jefferson was referring to when he said that "...there will be a great revolution of opinion here as to the manner in which they are to be dealt with."?
3.From the Native American point of view the British were just another invading force, like the French were. Connect the following quote to the theme of Vision: "You think yourselves Masters of this Country, because you have taken it from the French, who, you know had no Right to it, as it is the Property of us Indians."
4. Today's reading for class was based on American Leviathan by Patrick Griffin. A Leviathan is an ancient sea monster that is mentioned in the Old Testament. Over the years the word has become associated with a force of chaos and destruction. From the Native American perspective, who do you think was the bigger Leviathan, the British or the Americans? Give reasons that support your answer?
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